The International Studies major helps you develop the skills to contribute effectively in this changing global environment, and interact with people with different backgrounds and world views. To contribute to the increasing globalisation of the world, countries need people who understand the impact of global trends and issues, and can interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Intercultural competence is a skill highly valued by employers around the world. In this major you can include papers from social sciences, business, culture, education, applied linguistics or languages. It’s a great addition to another major, especially in science, technology, engineering and maths. In your second year you can study overseas for one semester in the US, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Korea or Taiwan.

Career opportunities ICareers that involve interaction with people from other cultures, including: Business Diplomatic service* Health Justice system Local authorities Media National and international human rights organisations Police Public relations Service industries Social work Teaching Translation and interpreting